Odell Brewing to release hybrid Friek

Nov. 8, 2012

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Coloradoan Staff Reports

Odell Brewing will celebrate the release of this year’s Friek on Saturday at the brewery’s tap room from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Kriek and Framboise hybrid returns for its third year, and is one of the brewery’s most highly anticipated offerings in its Cellar Series, according to Jason Bowser, tap room manager for Odell Brewing.

An adaptation of a Lambic-style ale, Friek is aged in oak barrels with cherries grown on Colorado’s western slope. It is then blended with Colorado raspberries. The result marries a subtle cherry tartness with a hint of sweet raspberry and a crisp dry finish, according to the release.